A Force to Be Reckoned With


    I was momentarily taken aback before saying, “Please send him in.”


    If my guess was correct, this visit was rted to what happenedst night. I settled behind my desk


    and


    went about my work.


    The door was soon opened again. I looked up and saw Carol lead Atticus into my office.


    It was the first time I met him. Dressed in a well–fitted suit, he was tall and looked in histe 30s. While


    his face wasn’t remarkable, his shrewd eyes gave him an air of wisdom and sophistication.


    Perhaps due to my association with As, I neither liked nor disliked him. After all, I had first heard of


    Echelon Group as ATL Empire’spetitor, and the behavior of his employeesst night disgusted me


    Carol quickly introduced me to him, and I shook his firm hand.


    “Nice to meet you, Ms. Chloe,” Atticus said politely.


    I greeted him courteously as well. “Please have a seat.”


    He didn’t beat around the bush. “I’vee to apologize for what happenedst night.”


    After a pause, I said, “It’s water under the bridge now. Don’t worry about it.”


    “Well, it’s a serious matter that would jeopardize mypany’s reputation, and I have to do something


    about it.


    “I’ve fired Damian and put Jett and Beckett on probation. My brother–inw is no longer with Echelon


    Group, and I forbade him from participating in our future projects. As for Matthew….”


    He looked at me and continued, “Echelon Group will no longer engage with him, and his eligibility as a


    shareholder has been revoked.”


    I narrowed my eyes, astonished that Atticus would take such drastic measures.


    appreciate your actions, Mr. Atticus.”


    the shouldn’t have happened in the first ce. No partners of Echelon Group should


    Mr. Maddox told me off yesterday as well. I hope you don’t mind what happe


    face. Did hee


    “Like I said, don’t worry about it. It’s an honor to work with you,” I said, trying to sound nonchnt. “I


    wouldn’t have yielded to them anyway, and I have nothing to be angry about now that you’ve punished


    them.”


    Atticus grinned. “Good to hear that. I look forward to continuing to work with you then.


    “Likewise, Mr. Atticus.” There was no reason for me to fuss over the incident, but I knew he only


    punished


    those assholes because of Mr. Maddox.


    He then got up to leave. This time, he exerted more strength when he shook my hand. “I’m sure we’ll


    have


    a wonderful time working together.”


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    I smiled and saw him off to the elevator. When the doors shut, I considered how the situation could be


    a


    mixed blessing.